Buffalo Wellfest :: Attendees

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Welcome to Buffalo WellFest!!!!!

WNY's Largest and Most Comprehensive Employee Healthy Living Exposition

Produced by:: Harmony Expositions
Where:: Statler Towers Golden Ballroom & Terrace Room
When:: April 17 - 18, 2009
Times:: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Health Screenings - Take the first step to healthy living with our FREE confidential screenings provided by Kaleida Health & Catholic Health
- Peak Flow Respiratory
- Blood pressure
- Cholesterol
- Blood Glucose
Additional Screenings provided at exhibitor booths
- Spinal Analysis
- Vision Testing
- Bone Density
- Bone Mass Index
Healthy Living providers ranging from traditional to alternative medicines provide the full array of medical and health decision-making options. Treatment demonstrations provide animation, education and inspiration.
A Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and healthy comestibles for purchase
Nutritional Supplements, nutriceuticals, aromatherapy & essential oils, natural body & skin care products, Herbal medicines for purchase.
Nutritious & Healthy Choice menu items will be available for tasting from Buffalo's finest eateries and food purveyors.
Fitness experts purvey the latest in-home and club solutions. Entertainment and Recreation offerings are available to alleviate the stress of everyday routine.
Doctor, Hospital, pharmaceutical, primary and specialty health care providers can be approached on a personal level.
Financial services, retirement planning, insurance and senior care providers assist in making the transition beyond employment a joyful experience.
And of course there are Raffle Prizes Galore!
Bring the entire family and enjoy YMCA Kid Zone
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New Era

The first 100 kids that show up on Saturday receive a complementary New Era Cap.

Kids Zone

The YMCA welcomes you to join us at the 3rd Annual Buffalo WellFest Kids Zone in the Terrace Room to learn more about the extensive offerings your local YMCA has to offer your entire family! Click here for more info.

Healthy Habits - What Can I Eat?

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Seminar A
Time	Friday	Saturday
10:30	Boning Up On Osteoporosis by Betty Ann Duguay R.N. B.S.N.
11:00	Boning Up On Osteoporosis by Betty Ann Duguay R.N. B.S.N.	Healthy Habits Diabetes Interactive Workshop What Can I Eat? by Allison Parker MS, RD
11:15	Secret Ingredient to Positive Focus by Nancy Rizzo, Certified Life & Wellness Coach, Smart & Simple Wellness
12:00	Pediatric Educational and Daignostic Service by Jocelyn Massaro, PT, DPT
12:30		Healthy Habits Diabetes Interactive Workshop What Can I Eat? by Allison Parker MS, RD
12:45	Age is a State of Mind - Physical Therapy for Rehab, Wellness & Injury Prevention by Rick Szabala, PT, OCS; Senior Therapist; Catholic Health AthletiCare
1:30	Where Should I Go? Urgent Care vs the ER by Dr. Richard Dudrak, Medical Director, AfterHours Medical Care	What's Hot in EyeCare? by Chris Szewczyk, Patient Coordinator
2:15	Updates on Women's Health by Vivian Lindfield, M.D.; Breast Surgeon and Medical Director of the Western New York Center for Breast Health.	Zrii - Creating Wellness, Health and Prosperity by Joe Vona - Zrii Independent Executive

Seminar B
Time	Friday	Saturday
10:15	Mental Health & Addiction Services at Buffalo General Hospital by Beth Ladd MS Director of Behavioral Health	Parents: 5 Stress-Busting Statements Your High School and College Students Need You to Say Today by Maria Pascucci, founder and president of Campus Calm
11:00	Drug abuse (Alcohol and Other Drugs); an American epidemic by Jeffrey L. Anker, M.D., Clinical Director of Erie County Medical Center's Chemical Dependence Treatment Services	Diabetes Prevention by John R. Fudyma, M.D., Medical Director of the Seneca Health Department and Associate Medical Director of ECMC
11:45	What is high blood pressure and what should you do about it? by Joseph L. Izzo, Jr., M.D., Professor of Medicine & Pharmacology, State University of New York at Buffalo, Clinical Director of Medicine, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, New York	Using scuba and watersports for physical therapy and fitness for both able bodied and physically disabled individuals. by Anthony Anderson Adaptive Instructor for Phoenix Scuba and Water Sports.
12:30	Preveniton of Coronary Artery Disease/Atherosclerosis & Services Within Catholic Health by Julie LaManna R.N.	Preveniton of Coronary Artery Disease/Atherosclerosis & Services Within Catholic Health by Julie LaManna R.N.
1:15	Living Without Varicose Veins by Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian	Financial Fitness: Strategies for Investing in Volatile Markets by Nicole M. Teluk; Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
2:00	HeartStrong - Subacute Formula for Cardiac Care by Karen Kozak, RN, BSN, CRRN - Director of Staff Education/LTC	Whiter Teeth: For All the Smiles of Your Life by Peter Starkey, DDS Clinical Director, Western New York Dental Group, PC

Demonstration Stage
Time	Friday	Saturday
10:00	Group Cycling - YMCA	Group Cycling - YMCA
10:30	Drum4Health - Carolyn Zimmermann/Owner	Drum4Health - Carolyn Zimmermann/Owner
11:00	Zumba - YMCA	Cardio Kickboxes - YMCA
11:30	Bikram Yoga Buffalo - Torrey, Bikram Yoga Instructor	Bikram Yoga Buffalo - Torrey, Bikram Yoga Instructor
12:00	Boxing, Mixed Marshall Arts - KC's Fitness	Boxing, Mixed Marshall Arts - KC's Fitness
12:30	Watersport Opportunities for the Physically Disabled - Anthony Anderson Trustee WNY Adaptive Water Sports	Watersport Opportunities for the Physically Disabled - Anthony Anderson Trustee WNY Adaptive Water Sports
1:00	Zumba - YMCA	Zumba - YMCA
1:30	Salsa for the Soul - by Sarah Haykel Hooper, Director/Instructor	Salsa for the Soul - by Sarah Haykel Hooper, Director/Instructor
2:00	Group Cycling - YMCA	Group Cycling - YMCA
2:30	Queen City Swing - Buffalo's Swing Dance Performance Group

Healthy Living Food Court
Tickets available for $1 at the Food Court Kiosk		Tickets
	Chicken Tacos - Marinated Chicken, Lettuce, Cheese, Tomato, Salsa (sour cream optional)	2
	Beef Tacos - Seasoned Lean Ground Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, Salsa (sour cream optional)	2
	Nachos Chips - Nacho Chips, Salsa w/ Cheese and Jalapeños Optional	1
	Beverages - bottled water, hot chocolate, coffee & tea	1

	Sonoma Chop Salad - Chopped Lettuce, Fresh Vegetables, Olives and cheese. Tossed in a honey mustard dressing	2
	Sonoma Chop Salad w/ Souvlaki Chicken strip - marinated in Greek Dressing	3
	Fresh Fruit Cup - Melange of honey dew, cantaloupe, pineapple, strawberry, and grapes	3

	2 Piece Bikini - strawberries, banana, non fat milk, fat burner blast	2
	Lunar Lemonade - lemonade, choice of strawberries or raspberries, bananas, fat burner blast	2
	Mediterranean Monster - strawberries, bananas, a splash of orange juice, fat burner blast	2
	Road Runner - blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, orange juice, booster blast	2
	Vegan Cookies	2

	Gazpacho - Cold Tomato Soup	2
	Kale Salad - Kale, Cranberries, and Pine Nuts	1
	Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats - Dessert	1

We have loads of raffle prizes for attendees to win. It may be a soothing massage, a relaxing weekend getaway or a sumptuous gift basket of healthy treats. There are always prizes galore when you attend Buffalo Wellfest.

Each attendee earns one Raffle Ticket by walking through the door. Fill out the back of your admission ticket and drop the completed ticket at the Raffle desk located in the lobby!

All Raffle Prize winners will be notified via email and must pick up their prize on Monday April 20th at the Statler Tower office.

All prizes not picked up on April 20th before 3 pm will be donated to charity.

Some of the current raffle prizes include: 30% off cost of Transitions Lifestyle 12-week Program, One, 3 month membership $169 value, Buffalo River Canoe Cruise for two, Gift Basket of Nuts., wellness basket, 60 minute massage therapy session, Coaching/Consulting - One Hour - $150.00 Value, WNY College Gift Basket, Package gift certificate valued @ 150.00, 10 free smoothies coupons, 45 min. massage, Stress Buster Kit, Fresh Air Focus, Gift certificate to Target, Gentle Dentistry of East Aurora PLLC gift card and dental treats!, and many more!

See what they said about Buffalo WellFest '08

Gold Sponsors

Catholic Health

Silver Sponsors

Show Guide

Below you will find a list of our current exhibitors. If you wish to filter the list to only show exhibitors of a certain category, you can also do that below.